Knowing Our Niche

Success in specialty insurance is all about knowing what's inside the nooks and crannies, around the hidden corners, and tucked into the secret recesses. At Markel Insurance Company (MIC), it's about knowing our niche, and developing specialty insurance programs to suit it.

MIC develops and underwrites specialty insurance products and programs for a variety of niche markets, including:

• Accident and health
• B&Bs and country inns
• Children's camps, Boys & Girls Clubs, Scouts, YMCAs
• Child care centers
• Health, swim, and racquet clubs
• Historic homes
• Horse farms, riding and show animal clubs, dude ranches, guides and outfitters, private horse owner's liability
• Human services
• Gymnastics, dance, and martial arts schools
• Museums and private libraries
• Private schools  

MIC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Markel Corporation, a Virginia-based international specialty lines insurance company. MIC is admitted and licensed to underwrite property & casualty, accident & health, and equine insurance throughout the U.S.

Financial Ratings

MIC receives high marks for financial stability and claims paying ability from insurance industry analysts. In addition, we have access to the financial and underwriting resources of our parent company, Markel Corporation.

Key Ratings - Markel Corporation Group

• A.M. Best Company Financial Strength "A Excellent" in Category XIII 
• Duff & Phelps Claims Paying Ability A